Funeral program for Mr. Lewis Richardson

Home Going Service
FOR
Mr. Lewis Richardson
Tuesday, August 11,1987
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First African Baptist Church
CLAXTON, GEORGiA
REV. JAMES CANTY - PASTOR PRESiOiNG
REV. R. A. LAWRENCE - OFFiCiATING
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
iN CHARGE
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
INTERMENT - HAGAN CEMETERY
OBITUARY
Mr. Lewis Richardson was born in Liberty County,
September 18, 1902. Parents: Father, Ezekel Richardson,
Mother, Floranse Turner. He departed this life August 5,
1987 at home. Realizing that he needed a place to worship,
he united with the First A. B. Church, Claxton, Georgia.
He was united in Matrimony to the late Mrs. Edna Reeves
Richardson, to this union three children was born, one
preceded him in death. He was later united in matrimony
to Mrs. Zodell McCrae Richardson, who also preceded him
in death, to this union four children was born.
He leaves to mourn his passing one Son Willie Lewis
Richardson, Kansas City, Mo.; five daughters, Mrs. Alma
Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Clementine Lovett, Hagan,
Georgia; Mrs. Cleatis Roberts, Ft. Pierce, Florida: Mrs.
Glenda Logan, Kalkar, Germany: Miss Janet Richardson,
Claxton, Georgia: 1 daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara J.
Richardson; 3 sons-in-law, Mr. Roger Lovette, Hagan,
Georgia, Mr. Jessie Roberts, Ft. Pierce, Florida, Mr. Mark
Anthony Logan, Kalkar, Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Ella
Scott, Ludowici, Georgia, Mrs. Carnell Smith, Glennville,
Georgia, Mrs. Juanita Anthony, Memphis, Tennessee,
Mrs. Wiilie Mae Johnson, New York; four brothers, Henry
Richardson, Glennville, Georgia, Clinton Richardson,
Ludowici, Georgia, Charlie Richardson, Hinesville, Geor-
gia, James Hanna, Savannah, Georgia; Six sisters-in-law,
Mrs. Eddie C. Williams, Claxton, Georgia, Mrs. Louise
Richardson, Ludowici, Georgia, Mrs. Evelyn Richardson,
Hinesville, Georgia, Mrs. Josephine Hanna, Savannah,
Georgia, Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson, Jesup, Georgia, Mrs.
Flossie Richardson, Kayro, Georgia; brother-in-law, Mr.
Zenith Smith, Glennville, Georgia: twenty grandchildren,
six great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and
friends.
On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead
in Christ shall rise, and the Glory of his resurrection share.
When his chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond
the skies and the RolMs called up yonder. Ill be there.
Children labor for the master from the dawn till
setting sun and talk about his wonderous love and care.
Then when all of life is over and your work on earth is
done and the Roll is called up yoner you will be there.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Rev. James Canty Presiding
Processional
Hymn ...............What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Scripture..........................Rev. James Benjamin
Prayer
Remarks
As A Neighbor.................Minister Otha Brewton
As I Knew Him.....................Bro. C. L. Bailey
A Church Worker...............Dea. Arbertee Harris
Solo...............................Ms. Sandra Mincey
Acknowledgements.......................Sis. Louise Littles
Song ............................................Choir
Eulogy.............................Rev. R. A. Lawrence
Viewing
Recessional
PALL BEARERS
Robert Edwards
Antwain McBride
David Richardson
Rowland Lane
Darrel Richardson
Fred Moody
FLOWER BEARERS
Ushers
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family wish to thank the many friends for all of
the acts of kindness shown them during their sorrow may
God bless all of you is their prayer.